The Moon is applying to a square with Mars today, and the full Moon is on Tuesday.

Things to know:

* This upcoming full Moon will include an opposition to Saturn* This upcoming full Moon precipitates the Jupiter/Uranus opposition in the last half of the cycle* This upcoming full Moon precipitates Mercury's retrograde in the last half of the cycle, which will begin about one degree away from Pluto* Today's Moon/Mars square precipitates the Full Moon

Oppositional tension, breakthroughs, resistance, innovation, changes of plan or direction, surprise information surfacing, important announcements or messages coming through unexpectedly, pivotal revision efforts, critical decisions, reactions and responses, calls to action, delays, changes in negotiations or communication tactics or organizational structures, rapid changes of circumstance that lead to victories or progress or new opportunities or possibly setbacks or holding patterns.

In short, the last half of our Moon cycle has a lot in store for us. We're also heading through the solstice gateway and proclaiming a new year and the slow but steady return of the light. If you put all of this into perspective, it's worth keeping close watch of today's application from the Moon to Mars. Whatever tension or difficulty or irritation is brought out today and into tomorrow, this tension speaks to changing tide in this month's cycle. Whatever breakthroughs, surges of energy, or aggressive responses or challenges we make or receive, this application of the Moon is like the first drops of rain before the downpour of the rest of this moon cycle. So pay close attention to what desires, actions, consequences, challenges, and general Mars themes appear today, but especially this evening and into tomorrow morning.​Prayer: Teach us to see the first signs of the changing tide, and give us the discernment to understand the guidance they provide.

The Moon is in Aquarius today, separating from a conjunction with Mars. Meanwhile, as the Jupiter/Uranus opposition draws closer, and as we saw many supportive aspects from the Moon over the weekend, we experienced at least one revolutionary/breakthrough moment in the collective that is what we might expect from a Jupiter/Uranus opposition. Yesterday there was a significant victory for the Standing Rock protest. The Army corp of engineers is denying the pipeline route near the Sioux reservation in South Dakota.

This is a significant cultural and political moment where a revolutionary effort has succeeded in the face of tremendous opposition. This is Jupiter/Uranus at its best!

So what will the next few weeks hold for us as Jupiter closes in on the exact opposition of Uranus by Christmas and the New Year?

Here's a few things to watch for:

* As the opposition moves closer to exact, Mercury is moving into its shadow period, will begin slowing down, and will station to turn retrograde near the solstice, nearly conjunct with Pluto, and just as the electoral college meets to confirm the presidency. This may be nothing more than an interesting coincidence, but it's worth keeping our eye on.

* Personally, the Mercury retrograde in the midst of this revolutionary process may indicate the revision, revisiting, delaying, or renegotiating of a plan or proposal, a project or system or organization, a message or structure of some kind. It's also possible that information may come to light that is shocking, inspiring, and as transformational and revolutionary as it is unexpected.

* In the next week the Sun will conjoin Saturn and we will also see the theme of death, endings, expiration dates, or the end of a cycle and the beginning of something new. Each year when the Sun conjoins Saturn it is as though we are seeing things for what they are rather than what we wish they were or can't stand to accept. The Saturn/Sun conjunction is also indicative of the start or foundation of a new creative enterprise or the start of a new sense of direction or purpose...when we are faced with certain limitations or barriers, we often get very clear about where we ought to go next. Since Jupiter/Uranus and Pluto are in a t-square right now, it's likely that these circumstances are all related to a pretty powerful season of liberation, breakthroughs, inspiration, and progress (but not without the resistance and tension of the opposition or the depth, power and darkness of Pluto).

This is easily one of the most dynamic and exciting times of the year, and it's safe to say that some of the most exciting and interesting moments are definitely still in front of us this moon cycle. Tomorrow the Moon will enter the bondage of the first quarter, which should bring a series of significant developments, challenges, and compromises into the total efforts of this revolutionary season.​Prayer: as one year closes and another begins, help us to see the spirit of revolution just as naturally as all the heavenly bodies revolving in their places, each singing the songs they were created to sing.

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Adam Elenbaas is a professional astrologer and the founder of the Nightlight Astrology School. Adam holds an MA and MFA in English and Creative Writing and is one of the founding writers at RealitySandwich. To learn more about Adam, click here.